The team faces a transition to Scala 3 within 12 weeks due to a secured contract needing functional programming skills. The urgency creates pressure as the individual needs to shift from Java development to Scala proficiency. Efforts to learn through YouTube tutorials reveal challenges, as initial understanding of syntax does not translate to effective programming skills. The disconnect between theory presented in videos and practical application becomes apparent.
The pressure was real. Our company had just secured a major contract that required functional programming expertise, and Scala 3 was the chosen technology. Failure to adapt wasn't just about missing out on interesting work - it was about potentially being left behind as the team evolved.
I turned to YouTube. 'Scala 3 Tutorial,' 'Learn Scala Fast,' 'Scala for Java Developers' - I watched them all. After three weeks of video marathons, I could recite Scala syntax but couldn't write a single meaningful program.
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